Which Former Great Would Tyson Beat Most Easily?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    So flipping the Mike Tyson question.
    Are there any ATGs that you see Tyson beating rather easily?
     
  2. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Guys who could find him despite the early head-movement. Ice-cold guys.
     
  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    You could make a strong argument for Tommy Burns being great in his own right.
     
  5. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fred Fulton. If Sam Langford couldn't beat him what chance does Mike Tyson have?
     
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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  7. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Floyd Patterson.

    I have made I hope, strong arguments for Floyd Patterson being a borderline great at worst.
     
  8. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jim Jeffries wouldn't last a complete round.
     
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  9. yazooUK

    yazooUK $$$ banned Full Member

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    None

    Because in his career he simply never ever beat a prime, elite fighter.
     
  10. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 OFFICIAL THREAD DIDDLER Full Member

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    Must've forgot about the great Peter Mcneely yes sir
     
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  11. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I have got to go with Rocky Marciano on this one. The Rock's you hit me and then I'll hit you style just isn't going to work with Tyson. I see a relatively early KO.
     
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  12. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Agree with Janitor. As much respect as I have for Floyd Patterson I don’t know if he gets out of the first round.
     
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  14. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Patterson, Marciano, Dempsey, J.Johnson, would be my picks. Tyson's combination of speed size and skills would just devastate them in my opinion.
    Prime Tyson would also devastate Wilder, Joshua, Fury , Usyk and any of the top ten heavyweights of the past 15-20 years.
    Though most of them were much bigger than he was. His skill set in his prime was simply that much better.
     
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    SwarmingSlugger Active Member Full Member

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